Thursday, March 31, 2016

“@zaha_hadid, the Iraqi-British architect whose structures...

"@zaha_hadid, the Iraqi-British architect whose structures left a mark on skylines around the world, died in Miami today at the age of 65. The first woman to win the Pritzker Prize, architecture's highest honor, @zaha_hadid was renowned for her theoretical work. Although some Romans might have wondered whether one of her buildings would overwhelm a placid neighborhood full of apartment buildings, the design for @museomaxxi, the contemporary art museum pictured here, drew high praise. "Its sensual lines seem to draw the energy of the city right up into its belly, making everything around it look timid," wrote the former @nytimes architecture critic Nicolai Ouroussoff. Photographer Giulione Piscitelli took this photo of part of @museomaxxi's exterior, reflecting its surroundings, in 2014. Visit the link in our profile to see 7 striking designs by #ZahaHadid. #architecture" By nytimes on Instagram.